Lois Batey

Obituaries

Monday, 29 November 2021 13:16

Mrs. Lois Faye Weeks Batey, born on Tuesday, August 22, 1950 to James Weeks and Pluma Shelton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. Tim McPeters officiating. Burial followed at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens.
Lois was the youngest of 16 children and spent her young childhood riding on cotton sacks as her parents and siblings picked cotton. She later picked cotton herself as she got older and went on to work at several local businesses. While she was a hard and dedicated worker, a job was a job. Her passion was people. She took in anyone in need: children, adults and families that were down on their luck, misplaced or just lost and searching. She met their basic needs and tried to get them in a better place. Many people have called her house home over the years. She enjoyed being part of a church family and praising the Lord in song.
She was diagnosed with lung cancer almost four years ago and fought a good fight. She took every opportunity for treatment that she was offered and fought to see the successes of those she helped and the successes of her own family. Her fight and determination should serve as a constant source of strength for those whose lives she touched to press onward, despite the setbacks and disappointments, because sometimes, it’s the climb.
She is survived by her sister, June Marsh; children, Eddie Batey, Cindy Grider, Billy (Donna) Batey, Tammy Batey, Randall (Christian) Batey, Kevin Batey; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Samual Batey; parents; 14 siblings